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December 2001
AC155A
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX CUSTOMER FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
- Page 3 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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Page 4: Instrucciones De Seguridad
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. - Page 5 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
1.1 General ................page 6 1.2 Features ................page 6 2. Installation .................page 7 3. Configuration & Operation ............page 9 4. Troubleshooting ...............page 10 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ ............page 10 4.2 Calling Black Box ..............page 12 4.3 Shipping & Packaging ............page 12 5. Specifications................page 13... -
Page 7: Introduction
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 1. Introduction 1.1 General The Model AC155A is a Receiver designed to be the counterpart for the Models AC154A-2 and AC154A-8 Splitters. It converts the CAT5 signals sent from the Splitter back to standard VGA video and audio for connection to standard VGA monitor and PC speakers. -
Page 8: Installation
Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 Using Category-5 cable, connect the output of the Splitter to the AC155A Receiver’s UTP IN connector (see Figure 2.2) Connect a monitor and powered speakers to the Receiver’s VGA and AUDIO OUT connectors. Attach the supplied power adapter to the box and plug it in the AC... - Page 9 NOTICE Do not connect this unit to any LAN device such as network cards or hubs as this may damage the AC155A and/or the LAN device. Use EIA/TIA 568B standard straight-through patch wiring as shown below. Do not use crossover cables.
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Page 10: Configuration & Operation
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 3. Configuration & Operation The only thing that requires configuration on the AC155A is the COMPENSATION switch setting. Please refer to Figure 2.2 for the location of the dip switch. The Switch has two levers. When the lever is down the switch is ON. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Problem Solving FAQ Fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting image at remote location If you have a stable image but it looks somewhat blurry (object or character edges are not sharp), make sure that you have set the Receiver unit’s compensation switches correctly. - Page 12 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver Shaking image or periodically blanking monitor Although CAT5 cable uses twisted pairs to transmit the signals from the Splitter to the Receivers to reduce the amount of EMI coupled noise from other external sources, a strong electromagnetic noise field can cause instability in the signal.
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Page 13: Calling Black Box
If you need to transport or ship your Receiver: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 14: Specifications
Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver 5. Specifications Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class Standards VGA, SVGA, or XGA video Interfaces Video: VGA; CAT5: Non-Standard Supported Video Types VGA through XGA, RGBS, or RGsB (sync on green) Resolution &... - Page 15 Compact CAT5 Audio/Video Receiver MTBF 300,000 hours (calculated estimate) Power From utility-power (mains) outlet, through included external power adapters. Output Voltage: 12v DC Center-Positive, floating (do not substitute any other external power supply). Power supply current requirements: 300 ma minimum Size 1.22"H x 4.16"W x 2.60"D Shipping...
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- Page 17 © Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax 724-746-0746...